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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.99, 366.62 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.99, 366.62 and 196.56 is: 294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.99 : 366.62 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.99/366.62 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.99x = 366.62 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.99x = 72,060.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,060.01/244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.13

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